East Toowoomba, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Toowoomba Toowoomba, Queensland
Mothers' Memorial Park
East Toowoomba Location in Queensland
Population	5,244 (2016 census)
• Density	1,311/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4350
Area	4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	1.5 km (1 mi) E of Toowoomba CBD 125 km (78 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Toowoomba North
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around East Toowoomba: North Toowoomba Mount Lofty Prince Henry Heights Toowoomba City East Toowoomba Redwood South Toowoomba Rangeville Rangeville

East Toowoomba is a residential locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, East Toowoomba had a population of 5,244 people.

Facilities

• Clive Berghofer Stadium, previously known as Athletic Oval and named for former Toowoomba mayor Clive Berghofer (1982–1992), and primarily used for rugby league games;
• St Vincent's Hospital, a private hospital established in 1922 by the Sisters of Charity;
• Queens Park and Botanical Gardens, a heritage-listed reserve established in 1869.

Heritage listings

There are a number of heritage-listed sites in East Toowoomba, including:

• 80 Campbell Street: Whyembah
• 4-6 Fernside Street: Fernside
• 43-79 Lindsay Street: Queens Park
• 24-60 Margaret Street: Toowoomba Grammar School
• 73 Margaret Street: Bishop's House
• 90 Margaret Street: Old Toowoomba Court House
• 124 Margaret Street: Toowoomba Technical College
• 112 Mary Street: Gowrie House
• 9 Phillip Street: Millbrook
• 9-13 Tourist Road: Unara

Education

Toowoomba Grammar School, 1994

Toowoomba Anglican College, 2014

Toowoomba East State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Cnr Arthur & Mary Streets (27°33′36″S 151°57′57″E / 27.5599°S 151.9659°E / -27.5599; 151.9659 (Toowoomba East State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 859 students with 60 teachers (51 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 53 Curzon Street (27°33′32″S 151°58′26″E / 27.5589°S 151.9738°E / -27.5589; 151.9738 (Mater Dei Primary School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 438 students with 34 teachers (26 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent).

Toowoomba Grammar School is a private primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys at 24 Margaret Street (27°33′47″S 151°58′09″E / 27.5631°S 151.9691°E / -27.5631; 151.9691 (Toowoomba Grammar School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1176 students with 100 teachers (96 full-time equivalent) and 85 non-teaching staff (53 full-time equivalent).

Fairholme College is a private primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for girls at 40 Wirra Wirra Street (27°33′19″S 151°58′38″E / 27.5553°S 151.9771°E / -27.5553; 151.9771 (Fairholme College)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 686 students with 68 teachers (62 full-time equivalent) and 56 non-teaching staff (36 full-time equivalent).

Toowoomba Anglican College is a private primary and secondary (Prep-11) school for boys and girls at 2 Campbell Street (27°33′32″S 151°58′34″E / 27.5589°S 151.9762°E / -27.5589; 151.9762 (Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 520 students with 46 teachers (38 full-time equivalent) and 35 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent).

The suburb contains the main Bridge Street campus of Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE.